Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

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Mission: exploring, explaining and celebrating the world of plants. Let the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden be your destination for an upcoming visit.

As a progressive cultural institution, the Botanical Garden is a seasonally inviting backdrop for celebrations, receptions and a destination tourist attraction. Over the summer 2013, our 34-year old building got a facelift, transforming the visitor experience as we worked to implement Phase 1 of our capital campaign. Seven acres of outdoor gardens opened in the Spring of 2015 and include a water g

Photos from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden's post 06/01/2026

Don’t miss Diplomats of Solid Sound kicking off Music in the Garden on Thursday, June 4!

Spend your Thursday evening surrounded by summer blooms and soulful sounds in the Koehn Garden. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, grab a drink from Flora Café, and settle in for a night of live music in one of Des Moines’ most beautiful outdoor settings. 🌻☀️🎸
https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/music-in-the-garden-details/

Music in the Garden runs Thursdays, June 4-August 20
Doors open at 6 PM | Concerts from 6:30–8:30 PM

Photos from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden's post 05/30/2026

How it started vs. how it's going: Grammatophyllum Broga Tiger 🐾

05/29/2026

The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is proud to be part of the Birdies for Charity program through the Principal Charity Classic. Birdies for Charity provides us the opportunity to use the Principal Charity Classic, a PGA TOUR Champions event, as a platform to raise funds to support our mission, and receive a match! ⛳️🌱facebook.com/principalcharityclassic

05/26/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a timely reminder to care for ourselves and support those around us.🪻

Time in nature has been shown to have a positive impact on mental well-being, and the Botanical Garden offers a peaceful natural escape all year long. Whether you’re looking for a quiet place to read this summer or a warm retreat from the Iowa winter, we’re here to offer the calm beauty of nature.

05/25/2026

The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is closed for Memorial Day on May 25, 2026.

Join us again on May 26, 2026, when regular business hours resume!
https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/

Photos from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden's post 05/22/2026

The perfect road trip pit stop? A poppy-filled stroll through the Botanical Garden this Memorial Day weekend!

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Photos from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden's post 05/21/2026

Summer nights were made for this 🌇🎶Join us Thursdays, June 4-August 20, in the picturesque Koehn Garden for live music, local flavor, and unforgettable views. Skip the line and grab your tickets online ahead of time, or buy them at the door: https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/music-in-the-garden-details/

📸 KMP Photography

Photos from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden's post 05/20/2026

Add a little whimsy to your Wednesday with fairy gardens hidden throughout our indoor and outdoor gardens! 🧚 On display through the magical month of May!

Photos from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden's post 05/18/2026

The 2026 Music in the Garden lineup is here, and summer sounds even better at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. 🎶🌻 Swipe to see who’s taking the stage, then click the link to grab your tickets or save with a season pass! https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/music-in-the-garden-details/

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909 Robert D. Ray Drive
Des Moines, IA
50309

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm